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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 348.17 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 348.17 and 174.45 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 348.17 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/348.17 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 348.17 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 60,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,738.26/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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